Study: Yoga Good for Asthmatics

By Meghan G. Loftus Practicing yoga may improve the quality of life for asthma patients, according to a new study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Researchers had 19 female asthma sufferers complete a respiratory symptom questionnaire. Then, the subjects were divided into two groups: One went about life as usual for 10 weeks, and the other practiced yoga three times a week (two supervised, one-hour sessions, plus a 30-minute session at home) for the same period. At the end of the 10 weeks, those who had practiced yoga reported better quality of life on a follow-up questionnaire, while the control group saw no change. More Whether you're asthmatic or not, practicing yoga can help your running. Check out our Yoga for Runners section for a variety of routines.